Sue Jackson has decided to resign from her position as the Member-At-Large representative on the Church Council. Per the Constitution, this position will be up for re-election at the February, Annual Congregational meeting. During the interim, the Constitution directs the Church Council to fill the vacancy by appointment. Therefore, the council unanimously agreed to appoint the next highest receiver of votes at last February's annual meeting for this position. Our thanks go out to Tim Johnson for agreeing to serve as the next Member-At-Large representative on the council. Tim has been an active member of King of Kings for over 11 years along with his wife, Melissa, and their three girls, Hannah, Ashley and Aleah.
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The role of Leadership in the church comes in many forms.
From the Pastors, Church Council Members, Ministry Team Leads and more. This section will give you an overview of the council, a listing of current council members, ministry team leads and how to reach any of them.
The Church Council may charter it, but the Ministry Teams "make it happen."
The Ministry Teams are the nuts and bolts, the doers who get the job done!
Participation in a Ministry Team can be a very satisfying and fulfilling experience. The variety of Ministry Team work has areas of interest open for nearly everyone. One can have excellent fellowship with other church members and their families and get to know them better and one can contribute significantly to the work of the church by serving on a Ministry Team.
Leadership development and a more intimate knowledge of church work can all add up to a wonderfully satisfying experience to complement Sunday participation in church service and communion.
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The King of Kings Church Council meetings are open to members of the congregation. Registration to attend must be made through the council president to insure enough printed information is available for visitors. The council meets monthly on the 3rd Tuesday.
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Council Objectives
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The Church Council have the following objectives:
- Evaluation of the congregation's life and work. The council should engage periodically in a process of self-examination and commitment to mission that develops goals, projects and programs consistent with the nature of the church and relevant to the current situation.
- Evaluation of pastoral and lay ministry, providing for enhancement of same through education opportunities, conference, scholars in residence and the like.
- Development of ecumenical activities and outreach into the community.
More specifically, "The Church Council shall have general oversight of the life and activities of the congregation and in particular its worship life...The duties of the Church Council shall include the following:
- To lead the congregation in stating its mission, to do long range planning, to set goals and priorities and to evaluate its activities in light of its mission and goals.
- To seek to involve all members of the congregation in worship, learning, witness, service and support.
- To oversee and provide for the administration of the congregation to enable it to fulfill its functions and perform its mission.
- To maintain supportive relationships with the pastor(s) and other professional leaders and help them annually to evaluate the fulfillment of their calling.
- To be examples individually and corporately of the style of life and ministry expected of all baptized persons.
- To promote a congregational climate of peace and good will and as differences and conflicts arise, to endeavor to foster mutual understanding.
- To arrange for pastoral services during the sickness or absence of the pastor.
- To emphasize partnership with the synod and church wide agencies of the E.L.C.A. as well as cooperation with other congregations, both Lutheran and non-Lutheran, subject to establish policies of the synod and the E.L.C.A.
- To recommend and encourage the use of program resources produced or approved by the E.L.C.A. and to seek to introduce the church's periodicals and books of family devotion into the homes of the congregation.
- To bring the call of the professional leadership of the church to the attention of the congregation, particularly the youth."
"The Church Council shall be the board of trustees of the congregation and as such shall be responsible for maintaining and protecting its property and the management of it business and fiscal affairs. . .prepare an annual budget for adoption by the congregation, shall supervise the expenditure of funds in accordance therewith following its adoption. . .The budget shall include the congregation's full indicated share in support of the wider ministry being carried on in partnership with the synod and church wide agencies. The Church Council shall ascertain that the financial affairs of the congregation are being conducted efficiently, giving particular attention to the prompt payment of all obligations and to the regular forwarding of benevolence monies to the synodical treasurer. It shall be responsible for the congregation's investments and its total insurance program. It shall provide for annual audits of all accounts of the congregation.
Other sections include carrying out the provisions and bylaws of the constitution, employment and supervision of salaried lay workers, provide qualified delegates to synod convention, prepare an annual report and meet once a month or more often with a quorum present to transact business.
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